Recipes

I wanted to post a recipe that highlights how a healthy lifestyle is not just for those who are affluent and can afford the latest ‘superfood’ powder or ingredient.

I also wanted to show how easy it can be to make a healthy meal, even if you’re not confident in the kitchen yet.

This recipe has limited ingredients and is easy to put together

Sorry about the photo! I made it as a quick dinner before knowing I was going to post it!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 aubergines

1 x 400g can of chickpeas

1 x 400g can ratatouille

1-2 teaspoons ground coriander

A few shakes of soy sauce (I use tamari sauce)

A few sprigs of fresh oragano

Pepper to season

A small amount of olive oil for the pan

A small note: I used a can of pre-made shop bought ratatouille as wanting to make this recipe cheap, quick and accessible. If fancy making your own think stewing tomatoes (or using a can of chopped tomatoes) and adding in ribbons of green and yellow courgettes, some onions and diced peppers.

Method:

1. Preheat an oven to 180 degrees Celsius.

2. Cut the top off 2 aubergines and then cut in half lengthwise ways.

3. Set half an aubergine aside to use for another yummy recipe!

4. Use a sharp nice to cut into the aubergines in a cross cross pattern, cutting into at least half the depth of the aubergine but not all the way through – this helps the heat get into the centre of the aubergine and makes sure it cooks right the way through .

5. Put a small amount of olive oil on a roasting pan and place the aubergine on top, you can spray/put a small drizzle of olive oil on top of the aubergines too, but you don’t need much.

6. Place in the pre-heated oven for 30 mins.

7. Whilst the aubergines are cooking drain the can of chickpeas and place them in a frying pan, cook on high-medium heat until any water has evaporated.